I started out a month ago with 50mg of Chorthaladone and after a week of taking it, I was having headaches and constipation. I am now taking 25mg by cutting in half and see the same BP readings that I was getting with the higher dosage. I do have to make sure that I am eating more fruits and vegetables and lately making smoothies with Kale. This keeps the constipation under control. I am losing th...
James | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/7/2024
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Lowered my potassium levels and put me in ER
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2/20/2024
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I went in for a medical check for new health insurance and was told I had high BP (153/80). It was hard for me to believe as I have been healthy all my life. My Dr put me on Ramipril doses of 2.5 mg…5 mg…7.5 mg then 10 mg twice a day. Ramipril works for some people but not me. Then my Dr asked if I wanted to try Chlorthalidone. My BP went from 165/80 to 135/80 on 12.5 mg so we talked and went to 25 mg and now my BP is a constant 120/80. I am dizzy the very odd time but I have learned to adjust and slow down for the moment. I am a 64 year old male. This drug works for me!Read More Read Less
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Sunny | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/9/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I'm in 50 mg of metropol, BP still high. Was put on this med , 12.5 a day . They gave me 25 mg and told me to cut in half. This pill is tiny so it doesn't cut correctly . Took on Sunday , on Monday went to doctor and BP was 199/110 ! She told me to stay on it but I think she's wrong. I'm not urinating , the tinnitus is so loud and I don't feel myself. I've already had a stroke , I don't want another one. I think this is enough of this med .
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Cholrthaldone | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/21/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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My potassium levels are high but I only take this now and then. If I take this regularly I get cramps and dizziness. .I read this will mess your kidneys up so I’m not too keen on this Med so I take it now n then. I take Carvedilol which controls my bp well.
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Jennifer | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/3/2023
Condition: Visible Water Retention
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I took it for a day or two then stopped taking it. I am allergic to all sulfa based drugs and lo and behold this has sulfa in it and the whole right side of my body is broke out in a severe rash with peeling skin. The thing is it is in my medical records that I am allergic to sulfa, but that didn't stop the NP from giving it to me
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Jocasta | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/4/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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It's effective in lowering my BP, but the side effects can be alittle hard to deal with but, they got better with time. I experienced constipation and loss of appetite for the most part and some dizziness too. The loss of appetite causes weight loss. I try to eat anyway but, it kinda makes me nauseous. Other than that, it's okay.
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Nina | 75 or over | Female | Patient
4/12/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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12.5mg of Chlorthalidone has saved my life. I suffer from chronic depression and for the past year and a half I have felt extremely unwell. For example, fatigue beyond belief, sleeping 20 hours a day, lethargic, sweating, irritable, frustrated and achy. I bought a blood pressure monitor on a whim and readings were at Stage 2 hypertension. My doctor put me on 12.5mg of Clorthalidone and I felt much, much more alive than I have in a very long time. I don't know if there is a connection between this med and my depression, but it has done what other treatments, (increasing depression meds, more therapy has not done. I was so unhappy and frustrated that to be honest I considered suicide multiple times. I tried everything my therapist and psychiatrist suggested all to no avail. I sincerely thank my PCP for saving my life! In closing, BE YOUR OWN ADVOCATE!! You must be. I know it can be difficult, but please try. Read More Read Less
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Dana | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/26/2021
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Do not take this drug! I switched from 25mg of HCTZ because I got a positive ANA test and was having joint pain and swelling but this drug has side effects that are way worse and I only took it for 5 days. I almost went to the ER...dehydration, muscle aches and pains, dizziness that I almost fell over, no muscle strength, heart palpitations and BP readings of 150/110 down to 120/83 (makes no sense at all). I chugged half a gallon of OJ, drank Pickle juice, ate 3 bananas and drank 2 Gatorades. I still don't feel right! Thankfully I am going to my Dr tomorrow which is what kept me out of the ER. Don't try this drug! Try to lower your BP yourself. Once you start, it's almost impossible to get off them. Look into a Whole Foods Plant Based Diet! Stop eating all animal meat and dairy. You will save yourself from this hell of constant meds and their side effects. Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/26/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I am a 43 year old, overweight woman. I have been on Losartan 100mg for 4 years, with dietary adjustments, but my BP still averages 130/90. My NP and I discussed complimenting Losartan with a daily 25mg dose of Chlorthalidone. I was prepared with potassium water, supplements, and Propel. This would be added to my already daily gallon of water intake. I took six doses of this medication. Four days in I began getting what I initially thought was a sinus headache, i.e. pressure on my face. Over the next two days, this progressed to: -Intense pressure pushing into and around my eyes. -Trouble focusing my left eye -Loss of appetite. -Mild vertigo. -Anxiety and flushes of dread. -Numbness and tingling sensation over my face. -Fatigue -Muscle pain and cramping along the back of my neck. I contacted my NP, and was told to stop the medication. After being off the medication for 3 days I was still dealing with the headache and episodes of mild vertigo mixed with anxiety. After 5 days off the medication I was having mild headaches and mild face pressure. I have read the full expulsion of the drug can take up to 120 hours. This is grueling. I found out that over a week off the medication my potassium was at a 2.8 (low end of range is 3.5). It took me over 10 calendar days to get my body back in line after taking this medication. Everyone experiences medication side effects differently. Please be cautious with this medication, and be prepared to get off it - with your doctor's guidance - at the first sign of issues. Read More Read Less
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Justemme1 | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/5/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I was taking Amlodipine for several years . And finally thank god I questioned my doctor about swelling in my feet and ankles. She suggested I try this I have been taking the 50mg for about a month. I Read all the reviews and almost didnâ??t take it . But I had also had abdominal surgery and was retaining fluid so my surgeon also thought it might help with that issue. I Started by setting my alarm for an hour before I normally get up and kept it by my bed so I could take it and lay there for another hour just Incase . I have not any issue with dizziness or being lightheaded. After the second day I started seeing my legs , ankles and feet shrink and even my hands . As an added benefit I have had less fluid building up at my surgery site also. I did add a potassium supplement to my daily vitamins . And while I donâ??t drink a lot of extra fluid I make sure to get my 64 ounces a day in. I also did not have any issues with having to go to the bathroom a lot . My blood pressure has been in 118/74 to 126/78 range roughly which is good. So if your having fluid issues with your blood pressure medicine but nervous to try this one . I would give it a shot . Read More Read Less
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MyaMia | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/17/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I haven't been on this medication long and at my 2 month checkup saw my BP decrease from 160/81 to 122/71. Both myself and my physician are pleased with these results. With God's help and additional weight loss, I pray to end this medication before year's end. Side effects experienced are dizziness, dry mouth and excessive sweating. I drank alot of water before taking this medication and have increased my water intake since. Although I take it after breakfast, I wake 2-3 times per night to urinate.Read More Read Less
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Donna P | 75 or over | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/7/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I started taking Chlorthalidone about 10 years ago. I had bad reactions to many high blood pressure meds. After PCP's trying one drug to counteract another one and they were ready to give me a third med to counteract one that made me swell, I went to a cardiologist and asked for help with treating my meds even though I had no heart problems. I decided that if I didn't want racing heart beats, low beats or swelling from taking meds, that a cardiologist would be the only one with the best knowledge on what to prescribe. That was the turning point in getting a one pill treatment that works. I take a 25mg. tablet once a day. This and a statin are the only meds that I need to take. I am 76 yrs. old and am thankful for this med.Read More Read Less
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Barb | 55-64 | Female | Patient
2/28/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I had some dizziness for a few weeks but now all is well. I have been on this for almost 4 years.
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JohnInNJ | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/9/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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My BP shot up to 160/170 over 90/100 after being on Tekturna for over 10 years. My GP switched me to chlorthaidone, 25mg. After 3 days I was VERY light headed, dizzy, could not drive, could barely walk. I stopped for a few weeks and tried cutting the pill in half. This time I lasted 4 days. Dizziness is awful and ow I am nauseous. Plus BP is all over the place from normal to very high. I want to stop all drugs and try exercising. I've already changed my diet a lot - salt is way under 1000mg/day. I see my MD tomorrow with the messasge that I will not be using this drug again. Read More Read Less
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Glenn | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/11/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Within a couple of weeks of 25 mg a day, developed lightheadedness, muscle cramps and jitters and very low BP. Consulted cardio doc and cut daily dose in half. Some improvement in side effects but not enough. Quit taking and my BP has remained in good range for over a week (also take losartan and verapamil - seem to be more effective now!). I think this med also exacerbated my IBS w/ diarrhea, and caused stomach discomfort.
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Dizzylizzy | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/29/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Seemed fine for the first couple of weeks then the Diarrhea started, after three weeks of not being able to eat or leave the house I stopped taking it,the upset stomach cleared up after a couple of days of stopping
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Sue4 | 65-74 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/25/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Sent me to hospital after 3 days of use.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/1/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Taken this medication twice and I dont like it at all. It Causes light-headedness and rapid heart beat and makes you feel like I just ran up stairs even though I had not done anything. Stopping immediately.
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Misstully | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/11/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Chlorthalidone sent me to the hospital after 3 days with extreme rapid heart rate upon just walking normally. It worked a bit to lower my blood pressure but anything that messes with the rhythm of my heart is a no go. If you take it, please look out for an elevated heart rate. I got blood work done and everything was in range but for some reason this medication messes with my heart rate which sucks.
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Kelly | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/7/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Ive only been on it for like a week but my BP has never been better... But the frequent urination might drive me to my breaking point! Otherwise, im fine.
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